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Compare Olympia to Tacoma
This post compares Olympia, Washington to Tacoma, Washington across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Olympia (city) | Tacoma (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,928 | 207,280 |
| Income (median) | $52,007 | $46,704 |
| Home Value (median) | $265,400 | $227,200 |
| White | 84% | 66% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| Asian | 6% | 8% |
| With Kids | 24% | 28% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 35 |
| Rentals | 54% | 49% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Olympia or Tacoma?
A: Olympia has a much smaller population count than Tacoma: 49928 compared with 207280 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Olympia or in Tacoma?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Olympia.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Olympia or Tacoma?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Olympia.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Olympia does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 54% for Olympia versus 49% for Tacoma.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Olympia may include: Puyallup, Tumwater, and Longview.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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